Syrup server



Jan. 3, 1956 B. c. HOWARD 2,729,739

SYRUP SERVER Filed April 13. 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Burdef/ 6. HowardINVENTOR.

BY nan puny Em 8. C- HOWAR D Jan. 3, 1956 SYRUP SERVER 2 SheetsSheet 2Filed April 15. 1954 Fig. 2

Buro'el/ 6. Howard INVENTOR.

BY My 5% United States Patent SYRUP SERVER Burdett C. Howard, Jackson,Calif. Application April 13, 1954, Serial N 0. 422,820 3 Claims. (Cl.21943) This invention relates in general to improvements in dispensers,and more specifically to an improved syrup server.

It is a well known fact that syrup, when cold, does not run properly forpouring, and that it clings to surfaces of dispensers, with the resultthat the dispensers become sticky. It is therefore highly desirable thatsyrup be dispensed when in a warm state. Further, when syrup is properlywarmed, the full flavor of the syrup may be enjoyed.

It is therefore the primary object of this invention to provide a syrupserver which is of such a nature whereby the syrup being dispensed isretained in a warm state.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved syrup serverwhich is of such a nature whereby syrup may be conveniently dispensedinto small containers without any spilling or dripping of the syrup.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved syrupserver which is so constructed whereby syrup may be retained at thedesired viscosity.

These together with other objects and advantages which will becomesubsequently apparent reside in the details of construction andoperation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, referencebeing had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, whereinlike numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the syrup server which is the subjectof this invention and shows the same in combination with an individualsyrup container;

Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially upon theplane indicated by the section line 2-2 of Figure 1 and shows thegeneral arrangement of a syrup dispenser and its relationship withrespect to its sup porting base;

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken substantiallyupon the plane indicated by the section line 3-3 of Figure 4 and showsthe particular manner in which the supporting frame for the syrupdispenser is secured to the supporting base; and

Figure 4 is an enlarged top plan view of the supporting base with thesyrup dispenser omitted.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the syrupserver which is the subject of this invention is formed of two separatecomponents, a supporting base which is referred to in general by thereference numeral and a syrup dispenser which is referred to in generalby the reference numeral 12.

The supporting base 10 includes a generally inverted cup-shaped body 14which is formed at the lower edge thereof with an out-turned rolledflange 16 which reinforces the lower portion of the body. The upper endof the body 14 is provided with an enlarged opening 18. In order thatthe body 14 may be supported on a suitable supporting surface in anelevated position, it is provided with a plurality of generally L-shapedlegs 20 which are arranged in circumferentially spaced relation.

Seated in the upper portion of the supporting base 10 and extendingthrough the opening 18 is a generally cupshaped support 22. The support22 is provided at its upper edge with an outwardly directed annular rim24 which overlies the upper portion of the body 14 and positions thesupport 22 within the upper portion of the body 14. Recessed within thesupport 22 is an electrical heating element 26. Inasmuch as theelectrical heating element 26 is of a conventional type, itsconstruction will not be set forth in detail.

The supporting base 10 includes a transverse stifiener 28 which isdisposed in a generally horizontal plane. The stiffener 28 hasadjustably carried thereby in the center thereof a fastener 30. Thefastener 30 passes downwardly through both the heating element 26 andthe support 22 and both clamps the support 22 in position with respectto the body 14, and retains the heating element 26 within the support22.

In order that the heating element 26 may be conveniently controlled,carried by the body 14 is a multipleway electric switch 32. The electricswitch 32 has connected thereto a lead-in wire 34 whose opposite end maybe conveniently plugged into an electrical outlet (not shown). Othersuitable wiring 36 connects the switch 32 with the heating element 26.It is desired that the switch 32 be provided with an off position and anumber of heating ranges for the heating element 26.

The syrup dispenser 22 includes a generally cylindrical body 38 whichhas the lower ends thereof closed by a wall 4'0. The upper end of thebody 38 has secured thereto'an annular collar 42 which has a portionthereof configurated to form a pouring spout 44. Seated on the annularcollar 42 and closing the upper end of the body 38 is a removable cover46.

Carried by the lower part of the body 38 is a collar 48. The collar 48has an offset upper portion 50 in which the lower part of the body 38 isseated. The lower end of the collar 43 is closed by a bottom wall 52.

As is best illustrated in Figure 1, extending between the offset part 50of the collar 48 and the collar 42 is a handle 54. The handle 54 isutilized for conveniently carrying and tipping the syrup dispenser 12.

Disposed within the space between the wall 46 and the bottom wall 52 isan L-shaped syrup dispensing pipe 56. The syrup dispensing pipe 56 hasone end thereof secured to the wall 40 in sealed relation andcommunicating with the interior of the body 38. The other end of thepipe 56 extends through the collar 48 and has removably secured thereona syrup dispensing valve 58. The pipe 56 is clamped in position withrespect to the collar 48 by fittings 60 carried by the syrup dispensingvalve 58.

The syrup dispensing valve 58 includes a push-button actuator 62 and adispensing spout 6 It will be noted that the dispensing spout extendsdownwardly and curves outwardly from the main portion of the valve 58.

in order that the syrup dispenser 12 may be conveniently supported bythe supporting base 10 above the heating element 26, there is provided asupporting cruciform frame which is referred to in general by thereference numeral 66 and which is best illustrated in Figures 3 and 4.The supporting frame 66 includes a pair of U-shaped members 63 whichhave horizontal webs 70 terminating in upstanding flanges 72. The webs70 are in crossed overlying relation and secured together by a centrallylocated fastener 74.

Carried by each of the flanges 72 is a depending leg 76. The le 76 issecured to its associated flange 72 by a suitable fastening means,including welding. The lower end of each leg 76 is provided with a hookportion 78. As is best illustrated in Figure 3, the hook portion 78 isinterlocked with the annular flange 24 of the support 22 and has a partthereof lying between the annular flange 24 and an upper part of thebody 14. In this manner,

the supporting frame 66 is interlocked with the support 22 and restsupon the supporting base 10. It is to be understood that the supportingframe 66 is retained in a non-rotatable position by the fastener 30which results in the clamping of a part of each hook 78 between theannular flange 24 and the upper part of the body 14.

Carried by the rolled flange 16 of the body 14 is an outwardlyprojecting tray 80. The tray 80 is intended to have supported thereon arelatively small, individual syrup container, such as the syrupcontainer $2. When the syrup dispenser 12 is properly positioned on thesupporting base 10, the spout 64 of the valve 58 is aligned with thecenter of the shelf 80 so that syrup being dispensed from the syrupdispenser 12 will flow directly into the syrup container 82.

Through the use of the heating element 26, the syrup 84 disposed withinthe syrup dispenser 12 may be heated to the desired consistency. Afterthe proper consistency of the syrup 84 has been obtained, the syrup 84is then dispensed into the syrup container 82 through the spout 64. Thesyrup flows through the syrup dispensing valve 54 only upon thedepressing of the push-button actuator 62. Inasmuch as the syrup 84 isquite warm, it will be seen that it will freely flow into the syrupcontainer 82. Further, due to the fact that the syrup 84 is at thedesired viscosity, it may be easily poured from the syrup container 82without an excessive amount of the syrup sticking to the syrup container82.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that there has been illustrated anddescribed a highly desirable syrup server which may be utilized fordispensing syrup either for use with pancakes or the like, or which maybe used at a soda fountain for dispensing syrup-like flavors, such ashot fudge and the like.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will bereadily understood and further explanation is believed to beunnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction shown and described, andaccordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resortedto, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

that is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A syrup server comprising a supporting base having an open upper end,a cup-shaped support fitting in said upper end and having an annular rimflange overlying and seating on said upper end and suspending saidsupport in said base, a cruciform frame having crossed webs seating onsaid annular flange and terminating in upstanding flanges, dependinghooked legs on said upstanding flanges engaging under and interlockingwith said rim flange, a syrup dispenser fitting between said upstandingflan es and seating on said crossed webs, and a heating element in saidcup-shaped support.

2. A syrup server as in claim 1, said dispenser having vertically spacedbottom walls forming a closed chamher in the bottom of said dispenserabove said heating element, and a syrup dispensing tube in said chamberopening through the upper bottom wall and extending out of the dispenserand terminating in a dispensing valve.

3. A syrup server as in claim 2, and a shelf on the base below saiddispensing valve for supporting a receiving receptacle below thedispensing valve.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS1,813,646 Turkenton July 7, 1931 1,947,426 Smith Feb. 13, 1934 2,190,084Schlumbohm Feb. 13, 1940 2,258,210 Maxwell Oct. 7, 1941 2,405,103 WinnJuly 30, 1946

